Some Individuals Believe That Complex Social Behaviours Can Be Influenced

question 351

Multiple Choice

Some individuals believe that complex social behaviours can be influenced by evolution. They also believe that natural selection favours behaviours that increase the chances that certain genes will be passed on to the next generation. These individuals are associated with

• A)psychoanalysis
• B)sociobiology
• C)behaviour genetics
• D)behaviourism

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the amount consumers are ready to spend on a good or service and the amount they end up paying.

Polluting Activity

Any activity by individuals, companies, or organizations that introduces contaminants into the environment, causing pollution and harm to ecosystems.

Corrective Taxes

Taxes designed to influence market outcomes by correcting for the effects of externalities, encouraging or discouraging certain behaviors.

Regulations

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority to regulate behavior, often in professional settings, industries, or governmental areas.